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SHN to AUH: distance & flight time
Shelton (Sanderson Field) → Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport)
7,483 mi
12,043 km · 6,503 nm
15h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,483 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 8m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SHN — Sanderson Field · Shelton, United States
- AUH — Abu Dhabi International Airport · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SHN
- SEA · Seattle Tacoma International Airport42 mi away
- OLM · Olympia Regional Airport22 mi away
- PWT · Bremerton National Airport25 mi away
- TIW · Tacoma Narrows Airport27 mi away
Near AUH
- AZI · Bateen Airport12 mi away
- DHF · Al Dhafra Air Base14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport72 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SHN from AUH?
The flight distance from Shelton (SHN) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 7,483 miles (12,043 km, 6,503 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SHN to AUH?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 8m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Shelton and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 11 hours ahead of Shelton.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SHN to AUH?
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